US President Joe Biden, under intense scrutiny over his fitness to serve, accidentally introduces Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian strongman Vladimir Putin at a NATO ceremony before correcting himself.

Joe Biden faced ridicule after a video showed him appearing to attempt a second handshake with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, seconds after already shaking his hand. The clip shows Biden seemingly forgetting the initial interaction as Schumer moved on to greet other officials, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, following a round of applause. The moment sparked criticism and highlighted concerns about the President's memory.

US Vice-President Joe Biden has arrived in China for economic talks, focusing on the economy after the downgrading of US debt and market turmoil. He will explain a "very strong deficit reduction package" and discuss "tremendous mutual interest" in global economic recovery. The visit aims to reassure Beijing that President Barack Obama’s administration has a handle on economic policy. Biden is meeting with his counterpart, Xi Jinping, who is expected to take over the Chinese Communist Party chairmanship and presidency.